You’ve seen their mugshots: a Nigerian charged with trying to blow up a plane on Christmas Day; five young American Muslims detained in Pakistan, apparently desperately seeking jihad.
If you can tell a lot about a society by what it likes to watch, then something quite interesting must be happening in Israel, where one of the top-rated television shows is called “Srugim.” The show is an Israeli twist on the American hit “Friends,” and it follows the daily dramas of a group of single Jews living in modern-day Israel.
When Stanley Gold became chairman of Federation two years ago, he had one main goal: to make it relevant.
About 30 minutes into the question-and-answer portion of the public’s first chance to grill Jay Sanderson, he started singing.
I have just finished reading Raphael J. Sonenshein’s [article] on Gov. Schwarzenegger and need to make a few comments (“Is Arnold Serious?” Jan. 15). At some point raising taxes ceases to increase revenue. California has reached this point. By raising taxes on “the rich” we simply encourage them to leave the state, which lowers our tax revenue.
With over 250 sessions, the LimmudLA 2010 conference has something for everyone: Bible raps, poetry, LGBT Jewish history, medical ethics, a comedy festival, Israeli folk dancing, Torah study and much more. Fri. through Feb. 15. Prices vary (includes all kosher meals). Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. limmudla.org.
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